IT is now or never for Jack Harvey as he heads into the final showdown for the Formula BMW Europe title.

The Bassingham-based driver has led the series since the opening round back in May and up until the previous round had over 20 points in hand over his only title rival, Robin Frijns.

However, a frustrating weekend in Spa, with only a single podium finish, means that he has only a seven-point advantage and he has to push as hard as possible in the last two races, which will support the Italian Formula One Grand Prix meeting.

There are a maximum of 62 points available at Monza, 30 for a race win and a point for each pole position.

"I'm going over to Monza with the aim to win both races, it's really the best option for me to seal the championship," said Harvey.

"As it stands, the worst I can finish now is second in the championship, but I'm definitely not going out to Monza to drive a percentage game, I'm going out to win both races.

"I need to finish ahead of Robin all weekend.

"We need to go out and do the same things we've been doing all season long and make a return to the top step of the podium."

The 17-year-old Minster School pupil has already shown good form at Monza, taking pole position at the round last year.

He is keen to put behind him a difficult weekend at Spa at the end of last month.

"We raced there last year and I took pole position, so we should arrive with a great set-up and good pace," said the Racing Steps Foundation supported driver.

"The rest will be down to what we can do on track over the course of the weekend, but I'm up for the battle.

"It was definitely a tough weekend in Belgium, although, it could have been a lot worse.

"I scored another podium result and a fourth place.

"I could have failed to finish both races and scored no points at all."

Practice and qualifying takes place today.

The first race takes place tomorrow with the second and final race of the year taking place before the Italian Grand Prix at 8.30am on Sunday.